The U.S. Patent and Trademark Workplace (USTPO) has denied Tesla’s try to trademark the time period “Robotaxi”. which it has been utilizing to consult with its long-promised self-driving autos.
CEO Elon Musk has been utilizing the time period “robotaxi” for years.
At first, it was to consult with what its current client autos (Mannequin S, X, 3, Y and Cybertruck) would change into as soon as it lastly delivers on its “full self-driving” guarantees– one thing that was speculated to occur by the tip of yearly for the final 6 years.
Nevertheless, Tesla held its ‘We, Robotic’ occasion in October 2024, the place it unveiled two new autos, a devoted robotaxi car and a self-driving ‘Robovan’ – pictured above.
Musk referred to the devoted robotaxi car as each a ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’.
Shortly after the occasion, we reported that Tesla filed logos for each phrases, in addition to ‘Robobus’ and ‘Robovan’.
Now, Techcrunch stories that USTPO has denied Tesla’s trademark utility for being too generic:
Tesla’s try to trademark the time period “Robotaxi” in reference to its autos has been refused by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Workplace for being too generic, in response to a brand new submitting. One other utility by Tesla to trademark the time period “Robotaxi” for its upcoming ride-hailing service is nonetheless underneath examination by the workplace.
USTPO notes that different firms and media have used the time period ‘robotaxi” to consult with different self-driving autos.
The choice is “non-final”. Tesla can nonetheless attraction the choice.
Tesla additionally noticed its trademark utility for ‘Cybercab’ halted as USTPO opinions different functions utilizing the time period ‘cyber’.
Electrek’s Take
I don’t assume Tesla ought to get a trademark for ‘Robotaxi’. It’s certainly too generic. ‘Cybercab’ ought to be high-quality although. If Tesla was in a position to get Cybertruck, it ought to have the ability to get ‘Cybercab’.
I hope the Cybercab works out higher for them than the Cybertruck has up to now.
Nevertheless it’s robust to make a steering wheel-less car works in case you haven’t solved self-driving.
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